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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.23, 42.51 and 24.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.23, 42.51 and 24.89 is: 37.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.23 : 42.51 = 24.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.23/42.51 = 24.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.23x = 42.51 × 24.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.23x = 1,058.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058.07/28.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.48

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